Pre-historic Sites in the British Isles

The royal dynasty founded by Henry VII in 1485, uniting the houses of Lancaster and York.

King of England from 1509 to 1547, known as 'Defender of the Faith', initiated the English Reformation.

A document nailed to a church door in 1517, starting the Protestant Reformation and challenging Catholic practices.

A 1534 declaration establishing Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church of England.

The 1530s closure of 560 religious houses in England, aiming to reduce the power of the Catholic Church.

The major naval battle in 1588 where England's fleet defeated Spain's Invincible Armada, marking a shift in naval power.

An English explorer and privateer who played a key role in defeating the Spanish Armada in 1588.

A set of reforms in 1559 that established the Church of England and defined its practices under Elizabeth I.

Reigned during England's maritime expansion and exploration.

The first attempted English colony in America, known as the 'lost' colony.

Famous playwright from Stratford-upon-Avon, wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.

The theater in London where Shakespeare's plays were performed.

Explored love, power, and human folly throughout his plays.

Period of transformation from agriculture to factory-based production.

Influenced literature, theater, and the English language significantly.

Megaliths built in South England, dated 3500-1200 BC.

A standing stone, often erected in prehistoric times.

A ring of standing stones in Wiltshire, England, with unknown purpose.

Large stones used in Stonehenge, sourced about 20 miles away.

Smaller stones in Stonehenge, coming from up to 140 miles away.

Stonehenge is aligned with solar movements, notably during solstices.

The exact purpose is unknown; possibly ceremonial or burial.

12th century writer who connected Stonehenge to Arthurian legend.

The movement of people from rural areas to cities seeking work.

A period of major industrial growth, starting in the late 18th century.

Published 'Principia' in 1687, laying foundations of classical physics.

An intellectual and philosophical movement during the late 17th to 18th centuries.

Natural resources vital for power during the Industrial Revolution.

Developed the first steam engine in 1789, crucial for industrial growth.

Protests against industrialization in the early 19th century.

A political pamphlet written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in 1848.